EDUC 204 Families Communities & Culture

This course examines the ecological interactions of families, communities, and cultures as a basis for reflecting on one's own attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. Students will evaluate how cultures inform and guide individual, family, and community decision-making, and will use problem-solving to examine supportive community resources for the diverse needs of individuals and families. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

EDUC 204Families Communities & Culture

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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General Education Competency

Social & Behavioral Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines the ecological interactions of families, communities, and cultures as a basis for reflecting on one's own attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. Students will evaluate how cultures inform and guide individual, family, and community decision-making, and will use problem-solving to examine supportive community resources for the diverse needs of individuals and families. This course meets the Idaho Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Outcomes.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Examine their own lived experiences and consider other people's perspectives and positions.
  • Explain how theories provide an understanding of self, family, community, and culture. institutions, and ideas. Utilize Social Science approaches, such as research methods, inquiry, or problem-solving, to examine the variety of perspectives about human experiences.
  • Evaluate how culture informs and guides individual, family, and community decisions.
  • Identify, review, and explore community resources to support the diverse needs of individuals and families.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies